AA747 - No posting run took place in the specified period & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 747

• Message text: No posting run took place in the specified period & &

What causes this issue?

There was no depreciation posting in company code &V3& for fiscal year
&V1& period &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. You can only call up the report for posting runs
which have already gone ahead. If you want to carry out a new posting
run then you must select the menu entry 'depreciation posting' under
the menu heading periodic processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA747 - No posting run took place in the specified period & & ?

  The SAP error message AA747 ("No posting run took place in the specified period") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to execute a posting run (such as depreciation posting) for a period where no postings have been made or where the system is not configured to allow postings.
  Causes:
  
  No Postings in the Period: The specified period does not have any asset postings, which means there is nothing to process.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting in the financial accounting settings, preventing any postings from being made.
  Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to post to may not be the correct one, or it may be outside the allowed posting periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that prevent postings for the specified period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Postings: Verify if there are any asset postings in the specified period. If there are none, you will need to either change the period or make the necessary postings.
  Unlock the Period: If the period is locked, you may need to unlock it in the financial accounting settings. This can be done by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (for period control) and adjusting the settings.
  Verify the Period: Ensure that you are trying to post in the correct period. Check the fiscal year and the periods defined in your configuration.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in Asset Accounting to ensure that the system is set up to allow postings in the specified period. This can include checking the settings for depreciation areas and posting periods.
  Run the Posting Program: If you are sure that there should be postings, try running the posting program again after verifying the above points.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AFAB: Run the depreciation posting program.
  OB52: Change the posting period settings.
  AS03: Display asset master data to check for postings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on posting runs and period control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.